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New Homes Sales Executive

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You must have essential experience in new homes or property sales to qualify for this role.
  • You will drive sales, manage the sales process, build a pipeline, collaborate with the team, deliver strategies, ensure customer satisfaction, and act as a brand ambassador while enhancing systems.

Requirements

  • New Homes/ Property Sales experience is essential.

Responsibilities

  • As a Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for driving sales by discovering and pursuing new prospects, building a strong pipeline, and promoting our developments within your territory. You'll manage the entire sales process from initial enquiry through to reservation, legal progression, and handover, ensuring a seamless customer experience. Working closely with the Sales Manager and wider team, you'll deliver site-specific strategies, provide accurate forecasting, and contribute to our growth through exceptional sales performance. You'll also act as a brand ambassador, maintain high service standards, and look for ways to improve systems and processes.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a New Homes Sales Executive at Places for People?

The primary responsibility is to drive sales by discovering and pursuing new prospects, building a strong pipeline, and managing the entire sales process from initial enquiry through to reservation, legal progression, and handover.

Is prior experience in New Homes or Property Sales required for this position?

Yes, New Homes/Property Sales experience is essential for this role.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, someone who is target-driven, competitive, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

What benefits does Places for People offer to its employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary with yearly reviews, a pension with matched contributions up to 7%, an excellent holiday package, a cashback plan for healthcare costs, a bonus scheme, training and development opportunities, and extra perks like discounts from shops and cinemas.

What should I include in my application?

Your application should include a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.

What if I have a disability or am neurodiverse?

Places for People offers a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate this in your application.

Are there any specific recruitment procedures in place to ensure safety?

Yes, Places for People follows robust safeguarding policies and procedures to protect all employees, volunteers, and contractors, including pre-employment checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable.

How can I reach out if I have questions about my application?

If you have questions, you can email the recruitment team at recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Is there a deadline for applying for this position?

Yes, there may be a closing date for applications, and it could be brought forward if a large number of quality applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply immediately to avoid disappointment.

Do you accept applications from recruitment agencies?

No, Places for People operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and does not accept cold calls from recruitment agencies.

Places for People is a leading affordable homes-led placemaker that believes places work when they work for everyone.

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are Places for People. Community is who we are and what we do. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we believe we can improve our Customers’ lives through the Communities we build and look after. We do this by honouring our long-term commitment to creating and supporting thriving Communities where everyone matters – whether that be through the development of homes, schools, shops, community and leisure centres or providing access to job opportunities, training, and specialist support services. With over 50 years of experience in creating vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods, we own or manage over 230,000 homes, operate over 120 leisure facilities, and support more than 500,000 Customers. And we are set to deliver even more affordable homes over the next 10 years through our partnership with Homes England. We believe that Community matters, and with almost 11,000 People and 20 specialist companies within the organisation, we have the ability and expertise to create, develop and manage entire places, from supported living to luxury homes. Places for People is an organisation that turns profit into purpose, putting everything we earn back into our Communities, projects with social purpose, and creating and maintaining sustainable, thriving places.

Culture & Values

  • Support

    We’re always there to help customers and colleagues.

  • Positive

    We’re about a 'can-do' attitude, and encouraging others to achieve.

  • Integrity

    We’re open and honest, and always deliver on our promises.

  • Respect

    We treat people fairly and with understanding.

  • Innovative

    We're open to new ideas and not afraid of failure.

  • Together

    We achieve more by working well with others.